Third man arrested in connection with series of recent casino robberies

A third man was arrested Friday in connection with a series of recent robberies at area casinos, according to the Tunica County Sheriff's Office.

Johnny Clark, 54, was arrested in Grand Rapids, Mich. after the sheriff's office received a tip, Commander Cedric Davis said.

"We received information that he was headed back to Grand Rapids, and the U.S. marshals in Grand Rapids were contacted," Davis said.

"He's still there waiting extradition hearing."

Anthony West, 43, was charged with three counts of conspiracy to commit armed robbery, two counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm and possession of a controlled substance. He is being held on $780,000 bond.

Frank Pope, 59, was charged with three counts of conspiracy to commit armed robbery. He is being held on $60,000 bond.